as in to catch
to move fast enough to get even with
she had to hurry to overtake her friends, who had forgotten their umbrellas the thunderstorm overtook them suddenly
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Recent Examples of overtake
The writing required me to immerse myself in the wedding-industrial complex, where the aesthetic threatens to overtake the intention.
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Lian Dolan, People.com, 20 May 2025
As the incident was noted by the Stewards, Hamilton overtook Leclerc and Ferrari instructed the Monegasque driver to let Albon pass in order to avoid a penalty.
—Lydia Mee, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 May 2025
Videos on social media showed streets overtaken with water, creeks and rivers rushing with high, muddy water and toppled trees blocking roads in Allegany County, Maryland.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 14 May 2025
The shows, both new and old, underscore the dramatic changes that YouTube has gone through, particularly with viewing time on TV now overtaking mobile, as consumers watch the content created by creators on the biggest screen possible.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2025
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Lian Dolan, People.com, 20 May 2025
As the incident was noted by the Stewards, Hamilton overtook Leclerc and Ferrari instructed the Monegasque driver to let Albon pass in order to avoid a penalty.
—Lydia Mee, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 May 2025
Videos on social media showed streets overtaken with water, creeks and rivers rushing with high, muddy water and toppled trees blocking roads in Allegany County, Maryland.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 14 May 2025
The shows, both new and old, underscore the dramatic changes that YouTube has gone through, particularly with viewing time on TV now overtaking mobile, as consumers watch the content created by creators on the biggest screen possible.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overtake
Verb
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Financial services leaders are thus caught in a paradox.—
Kathleen Walch,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Throughout the show, Elliot is often caught telling his kids wildly inappropriate stories in an effort to get closer to them and inspire them to open up.—
Yasmeen Hamadeh,
People.com,
23 May 2025
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Redefining What Success Looks Like Instead of chasing traditional business blueprints rooted in overwork and hustle, many Black women are carving out a new model—one that centers sustainability, wellness, and self-preservation.—
Jasmine Browley,
Essence,
28 May 2025
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Photos show the furry intruder perched on top of the stove in the kitchen, where a warden and local sheriff's deputy discovered the animal before chasing it from the property through an open door.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
27 May 2025
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Root walked Alex Sanford to lead off the inning and Luke Hill reached on Aloy’s throwing error.—
Matt Jones,
Arkansas Online,
24 May 2025
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According to court records, the parties reached a settlement in 2022.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
23 May 2025
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“Overtake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overtake. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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